If you want to get into the details of dividend tax planning we've got a really comprehensive (I'll be bold enough to say the most comprehensive) limited company tax calculator here: http://www.contractor-tax-calculator.co.uk. It's designed to allow you to play with different scenarios and see instantly what the tax impact will be.
It's just been updated with the 2013/14 rates plus if you're inclined you can do a side-by-side comparison with 2012/13.
In this case just hit the 'Start My Calculation' button, check your turnover and vat settings, then pop in a salary of £12k on the next page. You'll soon end up with a tax profile, which looks something like this:
It's just been updated with the 2013/14 rates plus if you're inclined you can do a side-by-side comparison with 2012/13.
In this case just hit the 'Start My Calculation' button, check your turnover and vat settings, then pop in a salary of £12k on the next page. You'll soon end up with a tax profile, which looks something like this:

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